Call for Nominations for the Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award

The Reverend Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna, parent, student, friend or member of the faculty or staff whose contributions have made a significant impact in furthering the Mission of Providence College. This honor is presented to an individual whose personal and professional life embodies the enthusiasm and spirit of Father Smith and whose service significantly promotes the Mission of the College.

A Committee, chaired by Robert Ferreira, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations, is charged with making a recommendation to College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 for the 2010 recipient of the award. This year, the award will be presented during St. Dominic Weekend in October.

Nominations should be submitted to the Committee, in care of Robert Ferreira, no later than August 20, 2010. Click here to access the nomination guidelines.

The Reverend Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award is the generous gift of Paul and Michele Hoffmann '02P & '06P and is established in honor of Father Smith, the eleventh president of Providence College. It is the hope of the Hoffmanns that this honor will recognize those individuals, like Father Smith, who have graciously devoted their energy, loyalty, and service to promote the influence and prestige of the College.